Food

When blood sows land and tills the soil, the feet are dragged and the hands red in the sand. With a face you husk the corn and barley, With a face covered in bruises and freckles, digging pits inside the muscle. — Do we see where the truth lay, the kingdoms sway, and the plate comes near, so hard to see the gears shifts rotating? From plastics and chemicals, all burned and soiled. Is there someone looking more distraught and annoyed? …

The truth and nothing but the truth. — I went keto on the 29th of May 2019 as I was investigating the roots of my *very* stubborn anxiety and depression. After a week on keto, the results were in: it considerably helped. I subsequently played with different diets: Paleo Animal-based (meat, fish, eggs + dairy) Carnivore (just meat…

I’ve investigated. — I’ve been surprised many times to find out that food in supermarkets from a “poor country” was much more expensive than in my home country (Belgium, one of the richest and most expensive countries in the world). This happened to me in Vietnam, Indonesia, Georgia, and other places. So I…

You might have heard this before! — I know you’ve been waiting for more stories on food and restaurants, right? Well, here’s a two-for-one for you with this post! I’m taking you to a traditional “Cha Chan Teng”! First Things First…What’s A “Cha Chan Tang?” You may have already heard of this term thrown around here and there, especially if you have visited Asia…

“An editor is someone who separates the wheat from the chaff and then prints the chaff.” -Adlai Stevenson I A chef is someone who takes whole wheat flour and creates a quick tortilla! Whole Wheat Tortilla 2.5 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup applesauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water…

During the first semester of my junior year, my friend group wanted to see which one of us could munch down a chicken the fastest. Two volunteered to eat: Diego and Sebastian. Since I was part of my school’s student council, and thus had access to fold up tables, I…

Your guide to creating the ultimate survival garden (for the time being) — I think it was indi.ca who wrote about putting an edible plant in his yard. Shortly after he planted it his dog tore it up. The conclusion he came to after this was that he could not protect a weed from a beagle so it is…

Add a festival to your summer plans — Every year across the nation, you’ll see signs for Greek festivals in your town. The signs might have phrases like “Yasou!” and “Opa!” written in bold letters. Those Greek phrases are typically shouted during a night of celebration and dancing. …

If I like a healthy recipe, my friends, I will share it with you! I am in love with these carrot fries. They’re better for us compared to potato fries. Ingredients: Carrots as many as you like Seasoning (salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic) Olive oil Honey Preparation: Peel your carrots…